End of Life Ethics Flashcards
1
Q
Types of euthanasia
A
Passive/Active
Voluntary/Involuntary/Non-voluntary
2
Q
Forms of passive euthanasia
A
DNAR DNR NTR and withholding life support Withdrawing life support selective non-treatment
3
Q
Active euthanasia forms
A
Continuous deep sedation in palliative care
Opiate OD
4
Q
Suicide legality
A
Suicide and attempted is not illegal
Aiding and abetting suicide is illegal
5
Q
Euthanasia legality
A
Active is illegal whether voluntary, involuntary or non-voluntary
Involuntary and non-voluntary passive euthanasia is not illegal but has no clear legal status and must be subject to categories and based on consensus
Voluntary passive is not an offence if done under rule of double effect
